The second leg of the 2010 Ice Hockey Scottish Cup Semi-Final was fought in Dumfries Ice Bowl tonight. The first leg in Fife Arena took place yesterday, with Fife Flyers finishing the day 7:3 up, leading into tonight’s match.
The Sharks put up a good fight, each side conceding a single goal during the first two periods. The main action came in the final period, when the Flyers managed to take a lead, reclaimed by a 2:2 equaliser half way through the period. With the pressure on to take back five more goals to win, the Sharks were facing an uphill battle and the puck found its way into the home goal a further two times.
Final score; 2:4, with an aggredate result of Solway Sharks, 5; Fife Flyers, 11.
With just two months to go before the General Election, film-maker Alison Jackson hits the road in a desperate bid to find a stable of political lookalikes.
As the clock ticks towards May 6 she hunts for a Gordon Brown, a Peter Mandelson and Alistair Darling. Her whistle-stop tour of the country takes her to locations significant in each politicians political journey. For example: the industrial Scottish town of Kirkcaldy for Brown, the fishing port of Hartlepool and the night-clubs of Manchester for Mandelson; Loretto public school and a meeting of the Scottish socialist workers party for Darling. Read the rest of this entry
Competing against Dundee Stars, our local Ice Hockey team, Solway Sharks blasted through the Northern League play-offs Final this afternoon, beating the Stars 4:2. This adds to their 2008/9 victory last year.
Hear a complete match report from Alan Donaldson in Drivetime tomorrow morning.
Market of Optimism An interactive street-long experience, the Market of Optimism had something for everyone, no matter what age you are… Complete with street performers, ridiculous market stalls, musicians and singers of every kind, the Market of Optimism brought a source of amusement and inspiration to locals and visitors alike. There was the ‘magical makeover’, a trip to the opticians for rose-tinted spectacles. There was magic lamps, heavenly estates and good vibrations, appealing to optimists of every age and disposition. The Market of Optimism’s visit was hosted by Dumfries & Galloway Arts Association.
This weekend is a big one for the Sharks – the culmination of this winters’ season. Come and see the teams in action at the Ice Bowl – the matches are as below, or visit solwaysharks.co.uk:
Live on Drivetime Friday 12th March we will have a phone interview with British blonde singer/songwriter Philippa Hanna who has bounded onto the Christian music scene with her debut album ‘Watching Me’. The Northern lass has received a big welcome into the industry with her first release topping the charts of independent online sellers cdbaby, and since signing with Authentic Media in July 2007 she’s shared a stage with worship leader Chris Tomlin and Scottish mainstream indie artist Amy MacDonald
The countdown has begun to the Dumfries Sport Relief Mile on Sunday 21st March. Dumfries and Galloway Council has teamed up with Sport Relief to organise events in Dumfries, Castle Douglas and Stranraer. You can choose to do 1 mile, 3 miles or 6 miles – whatever is a challenge for you. So from teeny-tots with their mums and dads, to super sprinters up against the clock, there’s something for everyone on the big day. You can walk, hop, skip or run – it’s the taking part that counts. Read the rest of this entry
Dallaglio Cycle Slam For Sport Relief Visits Dumfries Tomorrow! The Dallaglio Cycle Slam Team who are riding from Rome to Edinburgh are due to visit Dumfries on Wednesday 10th March 2010 at approx 3pm at the Cairndale Hotel.
Do you enjoy singing, (Even if it’s only in the shower, bath, car or garden shed!)?
Sing pop, folk, songs from the shows, even the odd “doo-wop”, “sha-la-la” and more! Your host will be your musical guide, helping you to add easy harmonies. You will not be asked to audition, sing on your own or read music!
All Welcome: Female, male, young, old, nervous, confident, or ‘Diva’! Perfect ‘credit-crunch busting’ activity for the whole family, only £2 (Includes refreshments). 7 pm – 9 pm Colvend Public Hall, Colvend by Dalbeattie Dumfries Galloway DG5 4QD Friday March 19th, 2010.
